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Peter J. Schaffer
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Biography
Top Rated Bronx Criminal Defense Attorney. Thirty-Eight Years Trial Experience.
Peter J. Schaffer is an experienced criminal defense attorney with a successful track record of fighting for his clients. As one of the top Bronx criminal defense lawyers, Peter J. Schaffer is committed to providing the highest level criminal defense at affordable prices.
Peter J. Schaffer accepts all New York and Federal criminal cases and those involving false arrest and the use of excessive force by law enforcement. He has conducted hundreds of arraignments, bail arguments, hearings, grand jury proceedings, bench and jury trials in the New York City, in federal court, and in the surrounding areas since 1987.
If you are facing a criminal charge or have been the victim of a false arrest or serious personal injury, call Peter J. Schaffer NOW.
All New York and Federal Criminal Cases
Desk Appearance Tickets ("DAT") and Pink Summons
DWI / DUI
False Arrest / Police Brutality
Serious Personal Injury/Wrongful Death
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
40%
39 years
Federal Crime
40%
31 years
Civil Rights
10%
31 years
Personal Injury
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 38 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Licensed in Connecticut for 39 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Location
Peter J. Schaffer
888 Grand Concourse, #1-O, Bronx, NY, 10451
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Peter J. Schaffer's Reviews
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Posted by steven | August 9, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
An attorney who gets the job done
As someone who has himself practiced as a criminal defense lawyer for 30+ years, I know what it takes to do this job well. As a colleague of Peter Schaffer's for the past 10+ years, I have had many opportunities to see him in action. I can confidently say that he knows what it takes to get good res...
Posted by Antoine | July 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Devoted Lawyer with Best Results
have gotten in trouble in the past my recent encounter with the law was February 19 2019 before i met mr Schaffer I had 2 prior attorneys that didn’t dedicate there self to my case I was down on my luck no money to pay for a good attorney and every lawyer proclaimed to be the best feb 2020 mr Schaff...
Peter J. Schaffer's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Peter Schaffer for over ten years. I have seen him conducting a trial and I have discussed cases with him. He is smart and savvy and extremely capable. I would feel confident recommending any client to him, and can recommend him for criminal defense matters without reservation."
Howard Levine
Criminal defense lawyer
Steven Goldman
Civil rights lawyer
Alexander Sanchez
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Associations
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
Bronx County Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
USA v. A H (USDC Conn)
Case dismissed
Education
1986
University of Denver Sturm College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
Western State College of Colorado
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
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Is NYC Admin Code 24-218 a misdemeanor? I haven't found any information on the type of code penalty this is.
11 Jun 2016
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Is there any Federal Lawyers who will take a case Pro Bono?
18 Aug 2014